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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-16
THE PUBLIC HEALTH,
WITH AGLANGg AT THE TORRID WEATHER
OF YESTsRDAY.
The Dea.h Rate for the Qaarisr Favor
able Oas as Compared With Other
Cities and Towns.

Health Officer Reed yesterday made pub
lie the mortuary statement for the quarter
ending June 80, it being the second such
statement during the current year. Ii
showed total of 154 deaths for the three
months, and rate, based upon popula-
ton $1,000, of 1869. This population,
however, is too high by at least l, 900, and
the death rate should be proportionstely
increased.
For the half-year ending with June the
deaths have averaged As per month. Dor
ing the month of May there were 40 deaths
4 above the average. This gives a death
rate for May of 1916 per thousand OF
population. A mortality statement for
May, 1887, from seventy-four cities and
large towns in the United States shows
twenty-nine with higher percentage than
Wheeling, and great number OF the re-
manning ones show percentage but little
less. A like statement from titty-six
cities and towns in England, gives fifty.
three with q higher percentage, and OF
sixty-eight cities and towns OF Continental
Europe, not one has As low death rate ior
NJ sy as Wheeling.
This comparison is at least in the line OF
refntation Of statements that the general
sanitary condition Of Wheeling is in most
reprehensible and alarming condition.
Considering the intense and prolonged
heated term, the people at lsrge seem to
be enjoying more than usual good health,
while the average condition Of back yards,
vaults and other localities having an un-
healthy tendency is better than usual al
this season of the year
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-16
A BAD FALL.
A Man In Attempting to Catch Train Is
Thrown Over n Trestle

A Man in Attempting to Catch a Train Is
Thrown Over n Trestle
As last evenings Plttsburg's train was
leaving the B. & o. depot and starting out
across the bridge man was seen running
to catch the train. The conductor and
several Others called to him that he could
not catch it, but he kept on, and just as
the rear car was passing on to the bridge
he caught the railing and attempted to
pull himself up, but the train was running
fast enough to prevent him keeping his
feet, and he was thrown over the trestle
work to the ground below, quite a long
distance.
Persons in the neighborhood who wit
messed the accident Immediately rushed to
the rescue of the unfortunate man and car
ried him into the depot. He was found to
be Con. Dewire, oil man, of Washington,
Pa, and soon number of his friends APP
peared and had him taken to the hospital,
where Dr. Chas. Frissell was summoned.
Upon examining his injuries it was found
his right arm was broken and his left col
lar bone was fractured. He was otherwise
bruised and pretty badly shaken up but
his injuries are not of serious character.
This is only one of the many similar acct
dents which have occurred in the same
way and at the same place.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-16
MARTINS FERRY.

Mrs Jane Evans. of this city, has re-
turned from a pleasant visit with her
daughter in Steubenville.
Mrs. Louis Swartz has returned from q
three weeks visit in Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs Theo. Keller and Mrs.
Charles ROthermund have returned from
Philadelphia They were members of the
Cape May excursion, and are at home a
day ahead of the remainder of the party.
Miss Kate Lyle, of Canton, o., is in the
city.
Charley Donovan, representing G. II.
Garden & Co., of Philadelphia, was in the
city yesterday with full line OF hats.
John Robinson, of Madison, Ind, and
Harry Darrah, of Wheeling, are the guests
of Anderson Ralston.
Jim Ralston Is in New Philadelphia,
with the Ohio Paint Co.
Miss Pet Hukill and Charles Trainor, of
Wheeling, We're married several weeks
ago. They kept it secret till last We'd
pesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Pence left yesterday
for Hamilton, Canada, to be gone several
weeks.
A horse belonging to Patterson, the milk
man, fell dead near Kuckkuck's, yesterday.
1t is supposed to be from sunstroke.
Misses Anna Ralston, Brittle Blackford
aDd Ella Campbell are the guests of Mr.
Hamilton Blackford at his home o few
miles west Of town.
James A Henry, representing Halrod i
Co., of Boston, was in the city yesterday.
Heating Furnace No. 2 cayed in yester-
day, and the forge department is off on that
account.
Efforts to raise the money to pay for
concert music and an instructor for the
Citizens COrnet band seem to be tagging
The band will probably withdraw their
part of the agreement to play in the streets,
and engage with John Kreusch.
Mrs James J. Patterson and Miss Maude
Rowland are in Mt. Pleasant the guests of
Miss Mary Williams.
Ernest Smith entertained a number of
his young friends at the home of his father,
Capt. H. w. Smith, in the Walnut Grove
last night
Prof. Taylor Tarbet is lying dangerously
ill with consumption at the house Of John
Dean.
NuuSS
recovery all hope was give up yesterday
morning, was somewhat better last night.
The thermometer registered l04s in the
shade at Ong's drug store at two p. IN.
yesterday.
Mr., James R. Alexander, of st. Clairs-
vile, was the guest of DR. J. NJ. Blackford
during the past week.
The Wheeling Natural Gas Co. have
their pipes covered as far as Fourth street,
and will be ready to make service attach
ments in few days.
Miss Fannie Van Pelt has returned to
her home in Bridgeport, after a weeks visit
with the Misses Newland.
A party Of fifty has been organized in
this.city to 90 to Chippewa nTuesday next.
They will charter car.
Miss Katie Ralston was the fortunate
pOesessor of ticket No. 81, which drew the
watch at Wagener's confectionery.
l. Spence shipped the first Radecoyer
road engine to Weston, W. Va. The ma
chine has proven grand success, and a
large force of men will be put to work on
lot Of twenty.
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Via the Picturesque Is. Il q. to AtIanti
City and Cape May, Thursday, July 2ist.

Via the Picturesque Is. d q. to Atlantic
City and Cape May, Thursday, July 2ist.
This is the grandest excursion ever offered
to the public involving ride over the
Picturesque line OF America" along the
beautiful Potomac, through historic Har.
per's Ferry, Washington, ID. c., Baltimore
and Philadelphia. Train Of Parlor Cars
and East Lake Coaches will leave depot,
Wheeling, at 800 a. m, arriving in Phila.
delphia at S:4j p. III. Next day passen,
gers will leave on any regular train for At.
lantic City or Cape May. Tickets will be
good for ten days, with stOp-of privilege
at Washington City returning Fare for
round trip, 5000.
Practically, the entire journey will bt
made by daylight, thus affording an OPP.
portunity to see the superb mountain and
valley scenery, which has won for the B. 4
o. the distinction of being "The Pictur-
esque Line Of America"
This is undoubtedly the most attractive
excursion ever offered at 80 low a rate. A
week at the Sea Shore and visit to Wash.
ingtOn, the National Capital, adorned with
magnificent monuments and statues, ma.
jestic public buildings, stored with objects
of general and historic interest, beautiful
parks and thoroughfares.
For further infoi nation apply 10 Agents
OF Il. 4 o. X. r., or 10
= ID SMITH
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-16
A SCHEME BUSTED.
Wheeling Sharpers Who Make Prsct
Of Elaaainr. Miners.

Wheeling Sharpers Who Make Practice
of Fleeing Miners.
For some time back q number OF Wheel
ing card-sharpers and gamblers have made
a practice of going out to the Wheeling
Greek mines, west of Bridgeport, about pay
day, where. setting up sweatboards, chuck
a-luck lay-outs, etc, they would manage
in the course of day or two to gather in
a considerable amount of the hardearned
wealth of the miners A number OF COM
plants were sent TO the authorities about
the matter, and yesterday Marshal John
Stuff, of Bridgeport, made raid on the
game, and broke up the sport. The Wheel
ing men took to the woods on the ai5.
prOach of the officers, and no arrests were
made.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-16
BRIDGEPORT.

J. C.Heinlein has returned from week
fishing trip on the Tuscarwss river.
The Methodists and Presby terians
played game of base ball at the Ridge
way Grove picnic on Thursday, which re-
suited in a victory tor the former by a
score of IL l3 The game was very close
throughout and afforded much amusement
for the spectators as well as the players.
Mr.. George Griffin has returned from the
Tuscarawas fishing camp.
A number of Bridgeport society people
have received invitations to attend the
wedding Of Mr.. Wilson and Miss Ida
SlemmOns at her fathers residence in
Cadiz on the 10Th of this month. Miss
Slemmons has visited in Bridgeport in
times gone by, and is we'll and favorably
known by many Of our people.
Yesterday was the hottest day Of the
season.
Mr. Charles H. Zane and his wife have
filed in the Probate Court for permission
to adopt as their own child elizabeth
Dawson. This Ia q very charitable and
benevolent act on their part
John Moran, Assistant Roadmaster of
the e., l.. x w. Railroad, has planted
shade trees about nearly all the stations
on the road. These will in time beautify
and adorn the stations and grounds, and
afford cooling shade for many a poor
traveller and render the memory of Moran
blessed.
Yesterday was pay day at the Wheeling
Creek Coal Works.
Squire Mercer, of Pleasant Valley, was
in the city yesterday.
Miss Ida Troll, charming young lady
OF St Ctairsville, was in the city yester-
day.
c: II. Tsllman left yesterday on an ex-
tended Eastern business trip.
Rev. Williams, principal of the High
school, has returned from q visit out of
town.
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POINTS ON PEOPLE.
Movements of Citizens and the Coming
and Going of Strangers.

Movements of Citizens AMI the Coming
and Going of Strangers.
Mrs. J. W. Grubb is at Deer Park
Mrs. l.. S. Delaplain lett yesterday for
Deer Park.
L. T. James, a Kansas City glass buyer,
is at the Mcclure.
J. NJ. Hartley, of Fairmont, WAS at the
Mcclure last night.
Carney Hartley, of FairmOnt, was at the
Mcclure last evening.
Fred S. Rich and wife, OF Washington,
Pa, are at the McLure.
Miss Ella Miller, ofSteubenville, O.. was
in the city yesterday.
J. NJ. Hartley, of Fairmont, W. Va,
was in the city yesterday.
W. A. WOODBURY., of Middlehourn, Ty-
lOr county, is at the Mcclure.
Elk. Kant, representing the Waterbury
Watch Co., was in town yesterday.
Mr.. Frank Nicholson and wife, of Steu-
benville, were at the Mcclure last evening.
Frank Nicholson and lady, of Steuben-
Vile, registered at the Mcclure last even
ing.
Miss Mary Kennedy left yesterday to
visit Miss Hughes, of Pittsburg former
school mate at Mt. de Chantal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thistle, Miss Thistle, Mrs
Wells aud Miss Graham, OF Sistersville,
were at the Mcclure yesterday.
Mr.. Sam. Barkley, the base ball artist,
WAS in the city yesterday attending the
funeral of bis brother-in-law, Mr. &. NJ.
Knight.
Bert Wilken and Sam Moore. two popu-
lar young men of Huntsville, o., were in
the city yesterday calling on their numer-
Gus friends.
Theo. Fink, the popular salesman for o..
C. Genther, returned yesterday from a
prosperous trip through Western Pennsyl-
vania and West Virginia.
Mrs. NJ. A. Woodward and Mrs. c. c.
Evans, Of LaBelle street, arrived home
yesterday from Massachusetts,, where they
have been recreating for two months or
more.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Hobbs, of Wheeling,
and Mrs. l. Y. Hamilton and daughter,
Mamie, OF this place, left yesterday for the
Hamilton farm on the &. & o. railroad
Washington Rerieir.
Mr.. S. P. Hildreth expects TO leave for
his neg home in Southern California about
the first of September Mr.. Hildreth has
been elected cashier OF the Ontario State
Bank, AZ Ontario, about thirty miles from
Los Angeles. He can also have the presi-
dency of the concern, if he desires it.
Cards are out for the marriage of Chas.
G. Juggling and Miss Laura A. Marion,
which is TO take place ut the home of the
bride in Nstehez, Miss, Wednesday, July
q, at 1Oa. m. Mr.. Jungling ia well known
in this city, especially among river men,
he having been at one time clerk on the
wharf boat, which position his brother,
Theodore, now occupies He is now head
clerk on the steamer Stella Wilde.
Prof. @. E. Clawson, who has been in
charge Of the Commercial and Shorthand
department OF the Wheeling Business Col
lege during the past year, will shortly
sever his connection with that institution.
Prof Clawson II q thoroughly able and
conscientious instructor and the superior
work exscted of the students during his
management has added much TO the repu-
tstion of the Business College.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-16
THE ToRRID TEMPERATURES.

The Mercury Very Nearly Beats the
Record of the Season.
While the standard thermometer at
Schnepf7s Yesterday lacked half degree OF
marking as high as upon July 3, when
SO! degrees was reached, the average tenn
persture yesterday was higher than upon
the day above named. On the second, the
average for the fifteen hours, from I'M. to
9 p. M, was $3.50 Yesterday this
average was only 40; but leaving out the
comparatively low temperature of and s
a. M, the average for the twelve hours
next succeeding was "a 50, which tops the
record for the summer. As earl rs half
past 10 q. m. the mercury passed the go
mark, and at 3 p. III. it was $50 at
Schneprs In various ether localities.
however, the mercury went several de-
grees higher, an even 1902 in the shade
being not unusual. At o'clock last night
the mercury at Schnepfs was still at 90,
and it did not fall below 90 until $50
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-16
AN OLD LANDMARK
Being Torn Down In welIsburg-Last of tn
Old DIR. Doddridge Mansion

Being Torn Downin welIsburg-Last of the
Old DR.. Doddridge Mansion-
The Brooke County Local thus speaks Of
an old mension that is familiar to many
Wheelingites: The demolition of one Of the
old Wellsburg landmarks is in progress in
the tearing away of the old DIR. Doddridge
mansion, on the corner as you 90 out the
Washington pike after crossing the rail-
road track. 1t is frame Of the old Vir-
ginia style, and in its day was one of the
finest in the county; but having been neg
lected for many long years, although sub
stantially built, it had become crooked,
sunken and generally superannuated to
such an extent that its removal is a matter
of public congratulation. 1t stood on the
corner in question rs far back as 1870,
and how much further back deponent
saith not, possibly five or maybe ten
wears, for Dr. Doddridge, who put it up,
came here about the time the town started,
very near the beginning of the century.
He was brother of Philip Doddridge, and
in those early DAYS was man of probably
more note than Philip; was 4 prominent
churchman of the Episcopal persuasion,
and doctor Of medicine as well, and
something of literary man besides. His
Notes on Virginia." long out Of print
now, and rare, was in its day quite an
authority, aud was really a work Of merit
1t was printed in 1924. Most Of the copy
was prepared in this old house. where the
Doctor had study and lived in some
style.
We have not at hand the precise date Of
the Doctors death, but it is given in full
on the Doddridge monument in the GENE
terry, together with interesting incidents
relating to the original pioneer of the fam
ily. The event at any rate occurred half
a century ago, and since then the premises
have been rented and badly taken care OF.
The work OF demolition is being done
for Mr.. Thomas Boyd, who proposes to put
ND a handsome dwelling on the site.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-16
THE WHEELING ELECTION CASES
On Trial Before the Federal Court at
Parkersburg.

On Trial Before the Federal Court at
Parkersburg.
Yesterday afternoon the first of the
Wheeling election cases were called in the
United States Court at Psrkersburg,
Alexander Gardner was put on trial, and
was defended by Capt. Doyener The tes-
timony of the prosecution WAS that he
endeayOred to get George Price to vote
Illegally. The directories examination OF
NJ. L. Wright aud Price failed to break
the chain of evidence, and the Court
adjourned before the case was finished.
Jas. Stalnaker of Jackson county, and
John Dilworth, of Gilmer county, found
guilty of illegal liquor selling, were fined
800 each.
Jas Starcher, OF Calhoun county, and
Bethuel Dorton, better known as Thule
Dorton," of Mouongalia, were acquitted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-16
A Progressive Dinner.

DR.. Charlie List entertained about thirty
couples of his lady and gentlemen friends,
last evening, at the residence of his father
on North Main street, in a most delightful
manner. The entertainment was in the
shape of progressive dinuer a description
OF which has been heretofore printed in
the society columns of the SUNDAY Reg
lister. The affair was most delightful
one, eleven courses being served in an
elegant manner. During the discussion
of the good things Professor Char
lie Killmeyer played beautiful
programme of promenade and concert
music which was highly enjoyed. At the
conclusion of the feast the gentlemen de-
voted themselves to cigars for time after
which dancing was the order. 1t was long
past midnight when the guests babe their
host adieu and the merry assemblige re.
luctantly left the hospitable mansion.
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Tyler County Mind CuItivators.

The Tyler County Teachers Institute,
which has been in session at Sistersville,
w. Va, the past few days, finished its
work Thursday evening, and yesterday
morning one hundred of the teachers and
over fifty of the citizens of Sistersville
boarded special train on the Ohio River
road and excurted up to this city to take
in the sights The excursionists arrived
in this city about $50 O'Clock and spent
the morning in visiting our industries.
In the afternoon most of the visitors
went out to the Park, where several hours
were spent very pleasantly, the beauties OF
Weddings great resort being admired
most extravagantly by all. The teachers
Of Tyler are certainly fine aud intelligent
looking body and are credit to the State
as well as the county in which their great
work is prosecuted. They as well as all
the citizens of Tyler will always find a
warm welcome in Wheeling. The party
returned at 4'3O p m. Glad they came.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-16
NOTES.

They are still endeayoring to work up a
Climb out at Canton.
Jack CrOgau with his ''razzle dazzle
coaching furnished much amusement
ZdnesriHe Signal.
The Wheeling club put up fine game
of ball, and are gentlemen both on and of
the tield.-ZdResriHe Times Recorder.
President Seeley aud Secretary English,
of the Wheeling club, Mayor Seabright,
Landlord Howell and several other Wheel
ing people are with the team on this trip.
-ZaHesrWe Signal.
1t strikes the base ball reporter that the
staff of Ohio League umpires might be im-
proved. John Rafferty,, late Of the Zanes,
Vile club, is of about the right material
for an umpire. He possesses all the quail
ifications, is just and firm, and it would
be sorry time any club or audience would
have trying to iutimidate him.-Zdnesrilt
TTmes-Recorder.
In its report of the first GAINESVILLE
Wheeling game, the Signal >aid
THE worst break of the whole game was
made in the seventh inning. Because
Wheeling got couple Of hits off EastOn he
was taken out of the box and Gumbert sub
stituted The latter did as well as posi-
ole under the circumstance. He was nee
eSsarily little wild and before he could
get down to work several runs came in
but the larger part of them were due to the
fact that johnson made no effort TO pre-,
vent it. He would allow the Wheeling
80, Nha haa..s thnt, ,Nlaao
ed, and about every time they hit the bal
it would net them a run. 1t is to much Il
expect catcher to work overy day anG
then change pitchers on hun in every
game, yet Johnson was not justified in hi
course"
The Columbus papers of yesterday
roasted" the GAINESVILLE folks in great
shape, ridiculing the cry of mistreatment
raised by the Signal and TImes-RecOrder
The Ohio state Journal has the following
"Au unusual amount of fun was had in
this city yesterday by q caterie of base
ball enthusiasts, who secured copies of the
Signal and 7iBss Recorder from GAINESVILLE
and circulated around the city, reading
the wild etfusions OF disappointed men
over the overwhelming drubbing that the
Columbus team has given the over-confl,
dent and bosstful nine from the Muskin.
gum town. Many laughed until their
sides ached at the outrageous collection Of
misstatements, and when the GAINESVILLE
writers got to the point of indignation q
loud cry of rats would 20 up from every
crowd of listeners. Ii was ridiculously
amusing and could the base ball teams OF
the other Ohio League cities see the arti-
Giles they would preserve them for future
fun"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-16
Advice To Mothers.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for
children teething, is the prescription of
one of the best female nurses and physicians
in the United States, and has been used
for forty years with never failing success
by millions of mothers for their children.
During the process Of teething its value is
1t relieves the child from
pain, cures dysentery and diarrhea, grip
ing in the bowels, and wind collie. By
giving health TO the child it rests its
mother, Price 25e q bottle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-16
IA.B. R. b. II s.B. lP.o.'A.lE.

Earned runs, Wheeling 3, GAINESVILLE 2;
two base hits, White ., Lemons, Welsh;
home run, Mccain; first on balls, Mccain
=. Frye ,, Dunn, Nichol, White; double
plays, Westlake and Bell, White, Stencil
and Bell; passed balls, Johnson |, Stencil
/; wild pitches, Duck =; mutfed thrown
bali, Welsh 3, Westlake 2, Bell | passed
grounders, Westlake l, Dunn /; wild
throw, Duck, Smurthwaite; mutfed fly,
Nichol; time, 80; umpire, Curtin.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-07-16
~ A SMALL WAY.
The News OF the Day Pointediy Para
Eraphed for Hssty Readers.

Ths News OF the Day Pointsdiy Para
kraphsd for Hssty Readers.
Two deeds of trust were admitted to rec
ord by Clerk Hook yesterday.
THERE were ten cases before His Honor
in Police Court yesterday morning.
AT two o'clock this morning not case
was registered at police headquarters.
JUSTICE DAVIS yesterday sent Harry
Randall to Jail for ten days on q warrant
sworn out by the boys mother.
The work of paving Fourteenth street,
east of Chapline, is progressing rapidly and
up to last evening nearly square had
been laid.
You've MEMS meetings will be held at
the Young Mems Christian Association
building. at 8 O'Clock tonight and 4 O'Clock
Sunday afternoon
Miss MATTE Cox, of the North End,
while visiting in the country, Thursday,
was thrown from horse, having her collar
bone and several ribs fractured.
ASA BOOTH, n. Kuhn and several Others
are back from q fishing excursion to the
Tuscarawas They had such good time
that they will 90 back next week.
MAYER's orchestra plays for the Ger
mania Amusements' Society picnic on
Monday at Seibert's Garden, and for a con-
cert at Healy's garden on Tuesday even
ing.
THE Wellsburg Herald says there is
nothing doing in the local wool market at
present, buyers offering but 80 cents, and
the farmers inclined to hold ont for cent
or two more, seems TO be about the situa-
ton in that section.
JAMES CARNEY was before Justic Ankle
last evening on complaint Of Mrs. Ander-
son, who charged him with attempting TO
break in a door at her residence on the
South Side. The case was set for hearing
Tuesday evening next at o'clock.
ALL the arrangements have been about
completed for the excursion OF the
Beethoven Germania Maennechor and
Mozart Singing Societies excursion to
Pittsburgh next Monday, where they go
to participate in the Saengerfest. A
special train will leave over the Panhandle
at 2 p. M, city time. The fare for the
round trip has been placed at Sl.75.